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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
5
A downtown group sponsoring Mead Park art show invites all area residents to weekly sessions on Wednesdays at 7 pm in a second floor room above Corry Pharmacy. No charge. materials may be brought. guidance offered for beginners and portraits. contact Mrs. Harry for details.
The Erie County Planning Commission member Capolis spoke at the Rotary Club lunch at Hotel Corry about Project 70 a plan to spend 70 million by the state on recreation and conservation projects colored slides of parks preserves and fishing sites were shown. Peter Chamberlain of Smethport attended as a visiting Rotarian and Dr. Elmer A. Ortner gave the invocation with about thirty members present.
Ruth Circle of the First Methodist Church met at Maple Avenue hostess Mrs. Latey Hinman with 17 members and one guest Mrs. Mary Brumagin. Devotions by Mrs. Frank Anthony included readings You Are Challenged and Witness for Christ. The business session led by vice chair Mrs. James Wells referenced sub district Pleas antville meeting and December tree of thanks collection.
Rosa Balsa, internationally known as Ivamat, longtime concert figure before retiring in Skidled Bal, dies in Los Angeles. Her career spanned decades with performances across major venues and broadcasts, leaving a lasting impact on classical music circles.
A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Aloisius Lindenberger of 109 Fifth Avenue. A son was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lille of 336 East Pleasant Street. A son was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Boyardus of 4 Putnam Street Union City. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Stolk of Fairlee Lake.
The Epsilon Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted one prospective member at a Gamma Road meeting. Mrs. Ernest McMichael presented Three Years of art study and showcased paintings and drawings. An art club planning session for Corry area was announced with a first meeting tonight at 7 in rooms above Coury Pharmacy.
Mrs Anne Andrus hosted the Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at 125 East Congress Street. Four attended. Chairman Travers Brohl Berg opened with a mayoral style greeting and led the business session. Devotions by Mrs Harold Care included a poem titled Gods Faith. The program, directed by Mrs Robert MacGregor, featured a skit with Mrs Dale Hammerles, Mrs Hubert Vaueha, and others.
A draft of a local column lists letters from Mrs Martha Scholton in Bremerhaven Germany describing family life with SP5 Scholton in Europe and schooling for her children in American schools there. It notes various residents travel plans and social visits including Mrs Elsie Root and Mrs Ralph Corbett in Pinehurst North Carolina. The piece also mentions Maxwell Lick Jr once in Erie, a radio opera figure formerly of New York City, and local shopping trips by Robert Davidson. It ends with community social details from the Cohen family and a November 5 meeting hosted by Mrs Gerald Whaley with refreshments served by Mrs Verna Foster and Mrs William Rieck.
Members and guests of the Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate d Bridge Club held their yearly luncheon and program at the Hotel Corry followed by bridge at the YMCA. Mrs. T. H. Treat presided as president. new officers elected include Mrs. Louis Morrow president and Mrs. Florence McCray secretary. Lindsey named tournament director with aides Sandburg and Treat. prizes awarded to Kinley and Coyle for floral arrangements. The six table Howell event yielded mixed results with top pairs listed and next week features a Master Point game with reservations by Mrs. James Sullivan.
Mutineers in the Kabylie region west of Algiers mobilize artillery on mountain ridges and vow to resist President Ahmed Ben Bella even at the risk of civil war. Mohtund ou el Had, military commander of the anti-Ben Bella faction, says he would fire if fired upon while French settler land nationalization adds fuel to the conflict.
The Rev. Thomas James Donnelly aged 78 former president of John Carroll University in Cleveland died yesterday in Cincinnati. Reverend Donnelly led the college during his tenure and was remembered for his educational leadership and community service.
The Journal reports Mrs. Graham was duped by Armstrong Roofing and Gruhn Supply into a $619 contract paid as 30 monthly installments totaling $729.60. The Pittsburgh crew allegedly misapplied roofing strips, used insufficient nails, and left an allegedly substandard job. Legal action may follow as Mrs. Graham seeks to void the contract and defend against a potential suit by the financing agency.
A local report details a failed roof project on Mrs. Graham's home describing patchwork on a front porch ratproofing, overhanging eaves blocking troughs, missing metal flashing near the chimney, trellises up to three feet without nails, and nails too small to secure, with other remarks from the town critic. three experts label the work as the most bungled seen, yet justice may spare her payment.
A hospital charity fair named Country Capers will take place on October 1 at the New York State Armory in Jamestown. Proceeds fund an X-ray room in the new hospital addition. Highlights include a giant pavilion, booths with baked goods, crafts, books, a fortune teller, a chicken barbecue dinner, and continuous hot dog stands. Local and out of town guests are invited.
Venezuela's government says 158 communists and leftists have been arrested in a broad crackdown on political terrorism after a Sunday train attack killed five. Eight congressmen are among those detained as paratroops arrive to reinforce police.
Television coverage of the Senate investigation hearings proves the most gripping network telecast in years. Joseph Valachi, ex-burglar and ex narcotics dealer, testifies on the Mafia, using two names for many figures, with dramatic details about initiation rites and a nationwide crime syndicate. The piece notes chaotic diction, shifting names, and the lingering question of what real impact the testimony will have while listing related CBS and NBC programs debuting that night.
A gray cat from Chad survived a two month journey sealed in a crate. Veterinarians in Cape Town say the crate opened to find the cat thin but alive, having endured thirst and confinement with only limited movement during transit. Separately, Milwaukee Am died after a stroke while serving as a former president of the American Bar Association.
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